HELENA, MONTANA—
BMC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at BMC , 3052 Calloway , HELENA, MONTANA 59601 on — Fractures, affecting the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was opening a delivery truck door when floor joists fell off the truck and struck the employee, causing head and back injuries, as well as a neck fracture.
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BOISE, IDAHO—
BMC
An employee was removing the guard from a driven roller assembly (to see why the roller was not operating) when his right index finger was caught between the drive belt and the pulley. The finger was amputated just below the nail line; he also suffered a small laceration to the right middle finger. The machine was not locked out at the time of the incident.
MISSOULA, MONTANA—
BMC
An employee was changing a machine's router bit when the machine energized and lacerated the employee's right palm. The machine was plugged in at the time of the incident.
LEANDER, TEXAS—
BMC
An employee was unloading a pallet when he tripped and fell, breaking his right femur in two places.
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